Training Tips
Here's how we make the most of each hunt
How You Helped Build TEK 2.0
by The SportDOG Staff
Hunting season is upon us. Excitement is high for the whole hunting community, but we’d bet no one is quite as pumped as we are about what’s coming this season. TEK 2.0 will be hitting retailers near you this season! It’s hard to fully express how excited we are about...
Finding the Right NoBark Collar for Your Hunting Dog
by The SportDOG Staff
Our NoBark Collars are famous for helping teach your dog when to be silent, but how do you know which one is right for your gun dog? We offer three models of NoBark collars to allow you to pick the best solution for your dog. Below are some helpful tips...
Top 3 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe This Summer
by The SportDOG Staff
Summer is upon us, which means there’s even more reason to be out in nature with your pup. Whether you’re fishing, training, camping, hunting, or hiking, we have a few tips to keep in mind when bringing along your four-legged friend. These simple suggestions will make sure you and your...
Footcare for Your Hunting Dog - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
In this SportDOG Brand Training Tip (originally aired on Pheasants Forever Television) Dr. Joe Spoo,DVM discusses the best way to care for your hunting dogs feet by trimming the nails and the use of boots.
First Aid for Your Hunting Dog - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
In this SportDOG Brand Training Tip (originally aired on Pheasants Forever Television) Dr. Joe Spoo,DVM explains the correct way to provide first aid care for your hunting dog while in the field. Emergency care for your gun dog in the field can prevent long term dog problems from developing.
Wound Care for Your Hunting Dog - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
In this SportDOG Brand Training Tip (originally aired on Pheasants Forever TV) Dr. Joe Spoo, DVM discusses the best way to care for your hunting dog's wounds. Dog injuries in the field are common in the sport, and can be effectively managed with a few simple tips.
Hunting Dogs Eyecare - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
In this SportDOG Brand Training Tip (originally aired on Pheasants Forever Television), Dr. Joe Spoo,DVM explains the correct way to care for your hunting dog's eyes. Gun dogs are exposed to various irritants in the field. Proper examination and rinsing techniques help your pup continue to perform at his best...
Teach Your Dog the Come/Here Command - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
SportDOG Basic Training DVD Chapter 6: SportDOG Brand Senior Pro Staffer Tom Dokken gives tips on the Come/Here command. This is a crucial command in any dog training regiment.
Teaching Your Dog the Sit Command - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
SportDOG Basic Training DVD Chapter 3: SportDOG Senior Pro Staffer Tom Dokken give tips on teaching your gun dog the sit command using electronic dog training collar reinforcement.
Teaching Your Dog the Kennel Command - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
SportDOG Basic Training DVD Chapter 8: SportDOG Brand Senior Pro Staffer Tom Dokken gives tip on teaching your gun dog to kennel using the e-collar reinforcement. This command is important for transporting your hunting dog to and from the field.
Teaching Your Dog the Down Command - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
SportDOG Basic Training DVD Chapter 7: SportDOG Brand Senior Pro Staffer Tom Dokken walks you through the steps of teaching your dog the down command using an electronic dog training collar. This command is critical to hunting dogs and dogs alike.
How to Teach Your Dog the Heel Command - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
SportDOG Basic Training DVD Chapter 2: SportDOG Senior Pro Staffer Tom Dokken walks you through teaching your hunting dog the "heel" command and using a remote training collar as reinforcement.
Keep Your Dog on Track - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
In this SportDOG Brand training tip (originally aired on Pheasants Forever Television) SportDOG Senior Pro Staffer Tom Dokken goes over the basics of keeping your hunting dog on track of the appropriate game in the hunting field.
Pup's First Hunt - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
In this SportDOG Training Tip (Originally Aired on Pheasants Forever Televsision) SportDOG Senior Pro Staffer Tom Dokken gives tips on your pup's first hunt. A gun dog's first time in the field should set him up to enjoy hunting for the rest of his life.
Trailing Down Game - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
In this SportDOG Training Tip (originally aired on Pheasants Forever Television) SportDOG Pro Staffer Tom Dokken gives an overview of teaching your dog to trail downed game.
Tips on Gun Training With Your Dog - Video
by The SportDOG Staff
In this SportDOG Brand Training Tip (originally aired on Pheasants Forever Television) Tom Dokken shares his insight into gun training your hunting dog. Gun training is one of the most important parts of training your hunting dog, so don't rush the process. Allow about two weeks to have your gun...
AUTHORS
Chris Akin
7 articles
Chris has spent most of his life duck hunting or training in the field. Over the years, his program evolved into one of the most accomplished hunt test programs in the country. Webb Footed Kennels, Inc. has produced more than 350 Hunting Retriever Champions, 175 Master Hunters, and 35 Grand...
Shawn Kinkelaar
3 articles
Shawn Kinkelaar was born and raised in the town of Effingham in central Illinois. Kinkelaar grew up hunting quail and pheasant over pointing dogs with his grandfather and uncle. He began field trialing in the early 1980s and in the late 1980s he began working for and with several of...
Gary Sheffer
1 article
Gary has been hunting upland game for 15 years. Training Labs and German shorthairs for upland hunting is his specialty. Whether hunting pheasant or quail in Indiana, it is a great feeling to see a dog that he has trained point a bird and then retrieve it.
Bob Ford
1 article
Bob has hunted with beagles from Alabama to the Quebec border in pursuit of swamp rabbits, the eastern cottontail, and hare. He has owned beagles since 1985 and trains his hounds year round, sometimes competing in field trials, but always conditioning his pack with an eye looking forward to the...
